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H30（CREST- Innovative reactions）

FY 2018 Application CREST Research Proposal

Research AreaInnovation in chemical reactions through active control of electrons and ions

for production

Title of proposed

research project

When the theme is in English, describe the theme in Japanese (about 20

characters) along with the English theme

Name of Research Director

Affiliated Institution,

Section, Title

Academic Background

Professional Appointments and Awards(Research Director)

Information of Research Director

URL:

Research Period [mm. yy] – [mm. yy]

Total Research Budget

Total Budget: 　　　thousand yen

（Do not include decimal point. Pay attention to the unit. (check if the expenses exceed

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(CREST - Form 1)

Notes: Delete this textbox of notes in submission.

Fill in form 1 within one page of A4 paper (observe strictly).You may delete notes in italics (slanting characters) in this and other forms.

When information entered in e-Rad is different from that in research proposal documents, the latter will be considered correct.


the upper limit set for research expenses stipulated in the “Research Supervisor’s Policy

on Call for Application, Selection, and Management”. Do not include indirect cost.))

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Research Proposal Overview

Outline of Research Project

・ In Form 2-1, Provide an overall description of the research proposal in less than two A4-size

sheets (no exceptions). Use 10.5 point or larger font size (If these instructions are not followed, the

research proposal might not be accepted). Unlike form 3-1 (project description), it is not allowed to

cite numbers of papers that are shown in the list of achievements (form 2-2, form 6, and form 7).

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(CREST - Form 2-1)


Major Achievements of the Research Director

List of principal research papers / invited lectures

・In Form 2-2, on no more than one A4-size sheet (no exceptions), list your principal research papers and

invited lectures (If this instruction is not followed, the research proposal might not be accepted).

・Adjustment to font size and line spacing is acceptable.

・Do not include works by Lead Joint Researcher(s).

(1) List of principal research papers（within 10 papers）

(2) List of principal invited lectures（within 10 lectures）

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(CREST – Form 2-2)


Project Description

・ Clearly state the work to be undertaken. Figures and tables (in color) may be included if

necessary.

・ For Form 3-1, do not exceed six A4-size sheets (no exceptions). Use 10.5 point or larger font size

(If these instructions are not followed, the research proposal might not be accepted).

・In this form of project description, make effective references to the descriptions of achievements

listed in Forms 6 (Research Director) and 7 (Lead Joint Researcher) to clarify the relationship

between the achievement and the research being proposed by the research project applicant. In

making the references, the numbers listed in the forms can be quoted in this form.

1．Background and Objective

　

2．Objectives of proposed research project

　(1) Objective to be achieved in the middle of the research periodDescribe briefly (in around 60words) the research objective in the middle of the proposed

research period (for 5.5 years of entire research period, at the time of 2.5 years later from the

start of the project).

　(2) Objective to be achieved at the end of the research periodDescribe briefly (in around 60 words) the research objective at the end of the proposed

research project.

3．Research Plans and Approach

4．Originality and novelty of the proposed research and comparison to current state of similar studies

5．Research infrastructure and preparation

6．Future Prospect of Research

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(CREST –Form 3-1)


Project Organization and Research Schedule

For Form3-2, describe in less than two A4-size sheets (no exceptions). If this instruction is not followed,

the research proposal might not be accepted.

1．Project Organization

Group Name Name of

Research Director/

Lead Joint

Researcher

Affiliation and Title Research Item

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2．Research Schedule

-Enter the schedule of the proposed research project.

-The name of “Research Director’s Group”, “Joint Research Group” is changed by those specified in the

previous item respectively.

-If proposed project consists of several research subthemes, state clearly schedules of each subtheme

and the organizations to pursue the subtheme.

-Length, setting, thickness of an arrow can be changed.

Research Subjects

2018

Fiscal year

(6 months)

2019

Fiscal

Year

2020

Fiscal

Year

2021

Fiscal

Year

2022

Fiscal

Year

2023

Fiscal

Year

(12months)

1.・

(　　　　 Group)

・


2．

・


・


3.

・


・


・


4.・


・


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Research Project Organization 1　 (Research Members at Research Director’s Group)

For Form4-1, describe in less than two A4-size sheets (no exceptions). If this instruction is not followed,

the research proposal might not be accepted.

Research Director’s Group

ResearchDirector

Research Institution Title2018FY

effort（%）

ResearchParticipants

Affiliation(Omit if the same as above)

Title

○ Research Items and Overview　

・Title of Research Project：

・Research Subjects in Charge

・Overview

・Role in the entire research project

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Research Project Organization 2 (Research Members at the Joint Research Group)

-If a joint research group (joint research institution) other than the Research Director’s affiliated

institutions is required, list them in Form 4-2 (this form) per joint research institution.

- This form is prepared in less than two A4-size sheets (no exceptions) for each joint research group. If

this instruction is not followed, the research proposal might not be accepted).

Joint Research Group (1)

Lead Joint Researcher

Joint Research Institution Title2018FYEffort（％）

Research Participants


Title


・Title of Research Item of the Joint Research Group：

　


・Overview

・Role in the entire research project and necessity

Joint Research Group (2)

Lead Joint Researcher

Joint Research Institution Title2018FYEffort（％）

Research Participants


Title

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・Title of Research Item of the Joint Research Group：

　


・Overview

・Role in the entire research project and necessity

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Research Budget

1．Research Budget Plan in Item (Entire Team)

1st Year2018.10～

2019.3

2nd Year2019.4～

2020.3

3rd Year2020.4～

2021.3

4th Year2021.4～

2022.3

5th Year2022.4～

2023.3

Final Year2023.4～

2024.3

Total(Thousand

yen)

Equipment

Materials/

Consumables

Travel

Personnel and

Services

(Number of

Researchers)

( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

Other

Total

(Thousand yen)

Note

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(CREST – Form 5)


2．Research Budget plan by group

Propose a most suitable research team that is necessary and adequate for bringing the research idea of

the research representative into reality. When a joint research group is organized, the group must be

necessary and essential for bringing a research idea into reality, and be able to make great contributions to

achieving the research objectives.

1st Year2018.10～

2019.3

2nd Year2019.4～

2020.3

3rd Year2020.4～

2021.3

4th Year2021.4～

2022.3

5th Year2022.4～

2023.3

Final Year2023.4～2024.3

Total(Thousan

d yen)

Research

Director’s

Group

〇〇〇〇

（**University）

Joint Research

Group1

〇〇〇〇

（**University）

Joint Research

Group2

〇〇〇〇

（**University）

Total(Thousand

yen)

List of major equipment costing 10 million yen or more (item, estimated cost）

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(CREST – Form 5)


List of Achievements/Ex-Post Evaluation Results (Research Director：(Example)Taro Gijyutsu)　

【author notation in English papers by the research director：（example）Taro Gijyutsu】

1．Principal papers, books, and other publications related to this research proposal -within 20 achievements

2．Research papers/publications other than the above -within 20 achievements

3．Retrospective evaluation of research themes that the research applicant represented in other systems of competitive research funds

Enter in the table below a list of themes that the research director represented (restricted to those

disclosed in 2014 and thereafter) and for which retrospective evaluation is disclosed. Delete the table

and enter “not applicable” if no relevant theme exists.

Number Research

Program

Research Project

(Fiscal Year Implemented)

URL of website with retrospective

evaluation result

1

2

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(CREST – Form 6)


List of Achievements (Lead Joint Researcher(s))

○ Joint Research Group 1Lead Joint Researcher：Name (Affiliation)【author notation in English papers：】

List of Achievements (Lead Joint Researcher 1) *within 10 achievements

○ Joint Research Group 2　Lead Joint Researcher：Name (Affiliation)【author notation in English papers：　　　　　　　　】

List of Achievements (Lead Joint Researcher 2) *within 10 achievements

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(CREST – Form 7)


Patent list (Research Director and Lead Joint Researcher(s))

Major Patents

List important patent applications of recent years that are related to this proposal. Do not exceed one

page.

1．Research Director (Name (Affiliation))

2．Lead Joint Researcher

2.1 Joint Research Group 1　Lead Joint Researcher: Name (Affiliation)

2.2　Joint Research Group 2　Lead Joint Researcher: Name (Affiliation)

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(CREST – Form 8)


　　

Information on Other Supports

Research Director：Name (Affiliation)

No. Program Status

Title of Project

（Name of

Principal

investigator）

Research

Period

Role

(Principal

Investigat

or or co-

Principal

Investigat

or)

Research Fund Received(1) Allocated Budget(For entire period)(2) FY 2018 (planned)(3) FY 2017 (planned)

(4) FY 2016

（Thousand yen/unit）

2018

FY

Effort

(％)

- CREST Sub-

mitted

2018.10

－

Principal

Investig

ator

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) －

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(2) －

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(3) －

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) -

[Notes]

・A proposal that was once adopted may be revoked if an entry differs from reality.

・We may ask for application and plan documents submitted to other systems when a proposal reaches

the interview stage.

・Enter this proposed CREST theme first, followed by other research themes in a descending order of the

amount of research funds (for the whole period) the applicant receives.

・Add rows if needed.

Lead Joint Researcher (1)：Name（Affiliation）

No. Program Status Title of Project

（Name of

Principal

Research

Period

Role

(Principal

Investigat


2018

FY

Effort

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(CREST – Form 9)


investigator）

or or co-

Principal

Investigat

or)

(4) FY 2016


(％)

- CREST Sub-

mitted

2018.10

－

Co-

Principal

Investig

ator

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) －

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(2) －

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(3) －

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Lead Joint Researcher (2)：Name（Affiliation）

No. Program Status

Title of Project

（Name of

Principal

investigator）

Research

Period

Role

(Princip

al

Investiga

tor or co-

Principal

Investiga

tor)


(4) FY 2016


2018

FY

Effort

(％)

- CREST Sub-

mitted

2018.10

－

Co-

Princip

al

Investig

ator

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) －

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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(2) －

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Protection of Human Rights and Compliance with Laws and Regulations

It is confirmed that laws and guidelines to be complied with have been understood and drawn up for

this research plan. Furthermore, we confirm that laws and guidelines will be complied with in

implementing this plan.

(Examples of laws and guidelines to be followed)

■“Guidelines for handling dishonest conduct in research activities” (decision by Minister of

Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, August 26, 2014, including succeeding

revisions)

■“Guidelines for management and audit of public research fund by research organizations (criteria

for implementation), put in effect on February 18, 2007”/revision decided by the Minister of

Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, including succeeding revisions”

■Concerning control for trade security (dealing with technology leaks to overseas parties), foreign

exchange and foreign exchange law, laws, ministerial ordinances, and official notices set out by

ministries to prevent the results of advanced research from being passed to those who are

suspected to conduct activities including applications for military purposes, such as those who

develop weapons for mass destruction or terrorist groups

■Laws of related countries when conducting research overseas (including taking out biological

resources) or joint research with an overseas research organization

■As for research in life science, laws, ministerial ordinances, and ethical guidelines set out by

ministries for life ethics and security

　　　（Enter a check mark in when checked）

　　　☐ Above Checked

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(CREST – Form 10)


Other Special Remarks

In Form 11, Provide an overall description of other special remarks in less than two A4-size sheets (no

exceptions). If this instruction is not followed, the research proposal might not be accepted).

Conflict of interest between the applicant and evaluators

(1) Conflict of interest between the research applicant (research director) and evaluators (research

supervisor, research area advisor)

【Example】Clearly show to which conditions conflict of interest shall apply, if yes.

Conflict of interest between the research applicant and the research supervisor: yes

The research applicant conducted joint research with the research supervisor on ○○project

(1997-2000). It comes under condition (f) for conflict of interest stipulated in 5.1.2(2).

Conflict of interest between the research applicant and the research area advisor(s): yes

Research area advisor with conflict of interest: (The Advisor’s Name)

The research applicant is conducting joint research with the advisor in ** project.

It comes under conditions (c) for conflict of interest stipulated for 5.1.2(2).

(2) Conflict of interest between the lead joint researcher and the research supervisor

【Example】Clearly show to which conditions conflict of interest shall apply, if yes.

Conflict of interest between the lead joint researcher and the research supervisor: Lead Joint Researcher (1)- (Name): No

Lead Joint Researcher (2)- (Name): Yes

Reason: He/She is conducting joint research with the research supervisor in ** project.

It comes under conditions (c) for conflict of interest stipulated for 5.1.2(2).

(Only for those relevant) The reason why lead joint researcher at overseas research organization will join the proposed research

(1) Necessity for the lead joint researcher at overseas research organization to join, the internal rule

for security exports control

(2) Contact person responsible for research contracts at the overseas research organization

Enter name, affiliation, e-mail address, and telephone number.

(Only for those relevant) Special notes for efforts by a research director

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(CREST – Form 11)


The other special remarks: Reasons for the application, Differences from the previous application (in case of applications that have been made to the research area two times or more), Change of research institute affiliation, other special notes

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Proposal Preparation ChecklistThis checklist should be deleted in submission※ ※

Check Reference Material Check

Have you completed e-Rad researcher registration?

(Lead Joint researchers as well) Chapter 10 □

Have you completed the educational program on

research integrity?

Section 8.1□

Conflict of interests with the Research Supervisor* Section 5.1.1

A The research project applicant is a relative of the Research Supervisor. No □

BThe research project applicant and the Research Supervisor are both affiliated with the same smallest organizational unit (e.g. same research lab) of a university, national or other national government-funded research and experiment institution. Or, the research project applicant and the Research Supervisor are affiliated with the same company.

No □

C

The research project applicant and the Research Supervisor are presently working in close cooperation on the same joint research project. Or, have done so within the past five years.(Existence of close cooperation will be judged by the facts that, for example, the research project applicant and the Research Supervisor are working together on the same research project, are performing different parts of the same research project, or are co-authors of a research paper. If you have any questions, please contact JST)

No □

D

The research project applicant and the Research Supervisor had been in a close teacher-student relationship for a total of more than 10 years (not necessarily continuous), or had been in a direct employer-employee relationship. “Close teacher-student relationship” means cases in which the research project applicant and the Research Supervisor had been affiliated with the same research lab, and cases in which the Research Supervisor, though affiliated with a different organization, essentially functioned as a research advisor for the research project applicant.

No □

*When it is unclear whether any of the above conditions apply, please download and fill the Inquiry Form

via the following URL: http://www.jst.go.jp/kisoken/boshuu/teian/en/top/koubo.html

Please send it via email to [email protected] .

○ Deadline for SubmissionImmediately before the deadline, e-Rad may suffer high system burden. As a result, the application

may take a long time, and troubles, including the failure to complete the application, may occur. Try to

complete the application well in advance.

○FormsCheck the proposal documents for possible omissions before submission. A proposal application may

not be accepted if relevant forms have been filled out incorrectly.

Item Main Check Point Check Column

Input of general information on

the applicant to e-Rad

All necessary information is provided. File sizes should not

exceed 3MB in total in PDF format.□

Form　1 Cover of research proposal documents

All necessary information is provided.

Information is matched with e-Rad data.

The form 1 is within one page when converted PDF

□

Form　2-1 Research Proposal Overview When converted to PDF format, the form 2-1 is no more than

two pages long? □

Form 2-2 Major Achievements of the Research Director

The form 2-2 is within one page when converted PDF □

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(CREST – Attachment)

mailto:[email protected]


Form　3-1 Project Description The form 3-1 is within six pages when converted PDF. □

Form 3-2 Project Organization and Research schedule

The form 3-2 is within two pages when converted PDF. □

Form　4-1 Research Project Organization 1 (within two pages)

All necessary information is given (Particularly, effort is

provided). the form 4-1 is within two pages when converted

PDF.□

Form　4-2 Research Project Organization 2 (within two pages for each group)

All necessary information is given.

The form 4-2 is within two pages for each collaborative group

when converted PDF.□

Form　5 Research Budget Total Sum is matched with the research budget given in Form

1.□

Form　6 List of Achievements (Research Director) / Ex-Post Evaluation Results (Research Director)

The number of principal achievements listed is no more than

20. The number of the other achievements listed is also no

more than 20.

□

Form　7 List of Achievements (Lead Joint Researcher(s))

The number of achievements listed is no more than 10 for

each lead joint researcher.□

Form　8 List of Patents (Research Director & Lead Joint Researcher)

The Form 8 is around one page. □

Form 9 Information on Other Supports All necessary information is given. □

Form 10 Protection of Human Rights and Compliance with Laws and Regulations

The column is already checked. □

Form 11 Other Special Remarks The form 11 is within two pages when converted PDF. □

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